Æ23 - Trajan (98-117) front Æ23 - Trajan (98-117) back
Æ23 - Trajan (98-117) photo
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Æ23 - Trajan

 
Bronze 7 g 23 mm
Description
Issuer
Koinon of Bithynia (Bithynia and Pontus)
Emperor
Trajan (Marcus Ulpius Traianus) (98-117)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
98-117
Composition
Bronze
Weight
7 g
Diameter
23 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-10
References
Numista
N#355082
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Eagle with spread wings, looking left, standing on small globe.

Script: Greek

Lettering: Δ Ι

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of the Roman emperor Trajan, who was known for his extensive military campaigns and territorial expansion, including the conquest of Dacia (modern-day Romania) and the annexation of Arabia Petraea (modern-day Jordan).